In Some of the Earliest Plant Fossils, There Is Evidence

question 100

Multiple Choice

In some of the earliest plant fossils, there is evidence of mycorrhizal associations. Fungi may have been instrumental in plant colonization of land by:

• A)colonizing areas as lichens and facilitating dispersal by terrestrial plants.
• B)increasing nutrient uptake by early plant species.
• C)increasing levels of organic matter in the soil.
• D)releasing antibiotics to kill bacteria in the soil where plants would colonize.

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Definitions:

Examination Position

The specific posture a patient is placed in for a medical examination or procedure.

Examination Position

The specific positioning of a patient's body during a medical examination to provide optimal access and visibility for the healthcare provider to assess or treat the patient.

Auscultation

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Body Sounds

Natural noises produced within the human body, such as heartbeat, stomach rumbling, and breathing, often used diagnostically in medicine.